Socially Lime 125-2DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E1E8B2, LRV 77 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sparkling Spring from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E8B2 · 125-2DB
Socially Lime
77%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Socially Lime Technical Profile
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Socially Lime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Socially Lime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySocially Lime
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSparkling Spring
Sparkling Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Envy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Totally Tickled
PPG
Nearly identical
Sour Apple
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Gleeful
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mini Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Champagne Cocktail
Behr
Very similar
Perfect Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Socially Lime
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Socially Lime
#E1E8B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Socially Lime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Socially Lime Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Socially Lime.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Socially Lime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Socially Lime have?
Socially Lime by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Socially Lime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Socially Lime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Socially Lime are Sparkling Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Envy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Totally Tickled by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Socially Lime's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Socially Lime?
Socially Lime has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Socially Lime's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.